Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra garners massive public support in Anantnag

Anantnag, Jan 2: The Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, a transformative initiative spearheaded by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is making significant strides in Block Larnoo Anantnag, witnessing overwhelming public participation during its visit to Deesu, Gadvail, Khrety, Larnoo, Kharpora, Arthur, Rein, and Nowbugh. Initiated from Khunti, Jharkhand, on November 15, the Yatra aims to create awareness about diverse welfare schemes and foster active participation in the spirit of "Jan Bhagidari" to achieve 100% saturation. The Government of India's unprecedented effort is set to touch every corner of the nation, spanning 2.60 lakh Gram Panchayats and over 4000 urban local bodies by January 25, 2024.

The Yatra, extending beyond promises, showcases tangible improvements and has exceeded expectations in Anantnag, uniting over 2.50 lakh participants across 335 Gram Panchayats and 138 Urban local bodies. In District Anantnag, the Yatra camps transformed into lively hubs, engaging people in events and offering on-the-spot services. Health camps played a crucial role, screening 93,347 individuals for prevalent health concerns such as TB, sickle cell anemia, and non-communicable diseases.

Over 16,097 My Bharat volunteers and 2.28 lakh individuals pledged the transformative "Sankalp Pledge" in District Anantnag. Noteworthy contributors, including 1,288 women, 3,601 students, 396 local artists, and 397 sports personalities, received accolades for their dedication. The Yatra actively involved farmers through drone demonstrations and Soil Health Card sessions, promoting sustainable Natural Farming practices. It celebrated milestones in 100% JJM saturation, ODF+ status, and Digitization of Land Records. At the core were 9,777 beneficiaries sharing their stories in "Meri Kahani Meri Zubani" sessions, illustrating the profound impact of government schemes on their lives.